A TD3-Based Reinforcement Learning Algorithm With Curriculum Learning for Adaptive Yaw Control in All-Wheel-Drive Electric Vehicles by Reza Jafari, Pouria Sarhadi, Amin Paykani, Shady S. Refaat, Pedram Asef

“…A detailed reward function and well-structured actor-critic networks are devised, and the proposed algorithm is compared with a conventional model-based linear quadratic regulator (LQR) approach. …”
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Utilization of Coffee Husk Ash on the Geotechnical Properties of Gypsum-Stabilized Expansive Clayey Soil by Amare Tilahun Tessema, Natnael Melsew Wolelaw, Awol Eyasu Abebe, Getachew Asefa Alene, Biruhi Tesfaye Abeje

“…Because of the stronger subgrade, smaller pavement layers result in a thinner pavement structure.…”
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The Statistical Analysis of Multidimensional Psychological Characteristics and User Feedback Willingness by Haiying Wang, Yaning Li, Chang Zhou, Haizhe Jin, Lin Wang

“…Second, we further explored the strength of the relationship of the five correlated groups of variables through linear regression analysis. At last, we conducted structure equation analyses to test the hypotheses. …”
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TRIDENT: Text-Free Data Augmentation Using Image Embedding Decomposition for Domain Generalization by Yoonyoung Choi, Geunhyeok Yu, Hyoseok Hwang

“…We propose TRIDENT, a framework that overcomes these limitations by eliminating the need for text prompts and leveraging the linear structure of CLIP embeddings. TRIDENT decomposes image embeddings into three components—domain, class, and attribute—enabling precise control over semantic content. …”
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Analysis and Prediction of the Factors Influencing Postconstruction Surface Deformation of Pipe-Jacking Tunnel in Soft Clay Strata in China by Guo-jing Cui, Jiang-sheng Xie, Yin-hao Sun, Yong-ji Gao

“…During the postconstruction operation period, the engineering structure and operation safety of a pipe-jacking tunnel are more likely to be threatened by the surrounding environment and groundwater when it is located in a soft clay stratum. …”
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MULTI–CRITERIA OPTIMIZATION OF A PRODUCT RECIPE COMPOSITION by Marina A. Nikitina, Irina M. Chernukha

“…The use of the IT-technologies realized by the methods of multi-criteria structure optimization and mathematical programming allows correcting and optimizing food recipes by different criteria of the non-linear character, structuring the obtained set of alternatives and detecting the optimal food recipe option with the targeted quality, composition and properties or a diet for a particular population category with consideration for the therapeutic and prophylactic direction.…”
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Boron-containing radiator coatings of ionization chambers of neutron flux detection sensors by Petr B. Baskov, Boris S. Salamakha, Yakov V. Glazyuk, Artur A. Namakshinas, Sergey A. Bondarenko, Ilya M. Mushin, Alexander S. Khudin

“…Studies using infrared and fiber-optic interferometric spectroscopy have shown that during the formation of a silicon dioxide layer, an amorphous silicate of a linear chain structure with a developed surface is formed, which contributes to the subsequent formation of a functional boric anhydride layer. …”
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Analysis of physical properties in white and whole wheat sliced bread using digital image processing by Neiry-Dayán Martínez-Lara, Claudia L. Garzón-Castro, Annamaria Filomena-Ambrosio

“…In contrast, digital image analysis provides a rapid and non-invasive alternative for extracting structural information. For this reason, in this study, an algorithm was developed to measure the color, size and morphology of the alveoli from the crumb structure of sliced bread images of two varieties (white and whole). …”
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Application of modified equations of dynamics of average for operational forecasting of the turn and results of battle action by Borys Butvin, Olexander Mashkin, Olexii Solomitskii

“…The reverse task becomes especially relevant for multimodel complexes of operations (combat actions), which are initially built with a flexible structure, which includes the possibility of adding new models or modifying existing ones. …”
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Blastn2dotplots: multiple dot-plot visualizer for genome comparisons by Miki Okuno, Takeshi Yamamoto, Yoshitoshi Ogura

“…Abstract Background Dot-plots, along with linear comparisons, are fundamental visualization methods in genome comparisons, widely used for analyzing structural variations, repeat regions, and sequence similarities. …”
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Shielding Efficacy of Tungsten Oxide-Reinforced Polyisoprene in Attenuating Technetium-99m Gamma Radiation: An Alternative Shielding Solution for Occupational Safety in Nuclear Med... by Suphalak Khamruang Marshall, Jarasrawee Chuaymuang, Poochit Kwandee, Nueafa Songphum

“…This study explores the structural, mechanical, and shielding performance of WO₃-reinforced polyisoprene composites. …”
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Motivations for suicide attempts and risk factors among youths in Western Iran: A cross‐sectional study by Fatemeh Darabi, Arash Ziapour, Hassan Ahmadinia

“…A nonrandom sampling method was used to select 110 participants, ages 15–35. Structured questionnaires such as the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI‐II), and the Suicide Motivation Scale (IMSA) were used to gather the data. …”
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The Extent and Patterns of Digitalization in Proactive Land Acquisition Strategy (PLAS) Farms in South Africa by Sukoluhle Mazwane, Moraka Nakedi Makhura, Athula Ginige

“…Data on the indicators of the three dimensions of digitalization were collected from 300 Proactive Land Acquisition Strategy (PLAS) farms in South Africa using semi-structured questionnaires. Confirmatory composite analysis (CCA) was employed to reduce the items into three digitalization dimensions and ultimately to a digitalization index. …”
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Sleep behaviors and time-to-pregnancy: results from a Guangzhou City cohort by Yuxian Zhang, Dongling Gu, Yanyuan Xie, Bing Li

“…Sleep behaviors were assessed via structured interviews. Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate fecundability ratios (FRs), adjusting for potential confounders. …”
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The impact of CDIO implementation on retrofitting CNC based universal turn drill in vocational education by Widodo, Suhardjono, M. Khoirul Effendi

“…The results of the analysis show that the majority of respondents from students and lecturers agree that the CDIO approach strengthens the understanding of technical concepts and practical skills through structured learning stages, from designing to operating prototype products. …”
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Effects of nutritional education intervention on frailty status in lung cancer patients: A randomized controlled trial by Ziyuan Li, Jun Wu, Zhunzhun Liu

“…Intervention: Participants were randomly allocated to either the intervention group (n = 28), receiving personalized weekly nutrition education supported by structured dietary interventions that included dietary manuals and site instruction, or the control group (n = 28), which received standard care without additional dietary components. …”
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Predictive factors of waste disposal behaviours among university undergraduates: implications for public health and the realization of sustainable development goals (SDGs) by Abidemi Kafayat Adegbore, Moruf Ayobami Lawal, Aderemi Temitayo Olabode, Sabitu Aishat Ayodeji, Faridah Abidemi Mustapha

“…Methods This was a descriptive cross-sectional study using a pretested semi-structured self-administered questionnaire. Data collected were analysed using SPSS version 30. …”
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Assessment of medical waste generation, disposal practices and health implications at Bule Hora University Teaching Hospital, West Guji, Ethiopia by Abaineh Kefale Gashaw, Sekhar Pitta, Leta Diro Jifera

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted utilizing direct waste measurement, observational checklists, and structured questionnaires administered to 115 healthcare workers. …”
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Prevalence of newly diagnosed high blood pressure among female adults aged 18 to 50 years in south western Nigeria by Ngozi A. Ukangwa, Ijeoma Esiaba, Abolanle A.A. Kayode

“…Material and Methods: A semi-structured questionnaire was completed by 280 females who came for a free medical outreach in the Ikenne Local Government Area. …”
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Beyond illness: how chronic conditions and unhealthy behaviors impact health-related quality of life among Iranian women by Satar Rezaei

“…Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire that included sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle behaviors, chronic disease status, and the validated Iranian versions of the EQ-5D-5 L (hereafter referred to as EQ-5D) and EQ-VAS instruments to assess HRQoL. …”
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